EP 15 SATLANTIS: Tracing Emissions from Oil and Gas Pipelines with Aitor Morinigo

In this conversation, Sean Crowell interviews Aitor Morinigo, CEO of Satlantis, about the company's innovative approach to remote sensing and methane detection. Aitor shares his background in mechanical engineering and his journey from working in large corporations to leading a startup focused on satellite technology. The discussion covers the evolution of Satlantis, its partnerships with companies like Encino Environmental Services, and the importance of understanding customer needs in the oil and gas industry. Aitor also highlights the challenges of methane detection and the innovative technologies being developed to address these issues, like polarization sensitivity and higher spatial resolution in their next generation of sensors.

Keywords

Satlantis, remote sensing, methane detection, satellite technology, environmental monitoring, space industry, EO

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Aitor Morinigo and Sattlantis

02:10 Aitor's Journey into Remote Sensing and Engineering

04:41 Transition from Traditional to New Space

07:01 The Importance of Business Acumen in Engineering

08:29 Overview of Sattlantis and Its Mission

10:13 Sattlantis' Shift to Data Solutions

12:58 Partnership with Encino and Industry Insights

15:21 Innovative Technology for Pipeline Monitoring

17:57 Multispectral Imaging and Its Advantages

20:10 Combining Technologies for Enhanced Detection

22:36 Business Model and Customer Engagement

25:09 Future Developments and Innovations at Sattlantis